A Double Buggy Is a Must-Have For Families With Two Kids

A double buggy is an essential item for families with more than one child. It can help you navigate through urban areas and off road trails with ease while keeping your kids safe and content.

There are a lot of things to think about when choosing a double buggy. First, make sure it can pass through your door and into your car boot when folded.

Lightweight

Bringing home a second child is an exciting possibility, but there are also lots of practical aspects to consider. Addition of a second child to the family will require rearranging living spaces, rethinking the seating arrangements in vehicles, and investing in a double buggy.

If you're looking for twins or just require something smaller there are plenty of excellent options on the market. Our lab experts like the iCandy Peach, which comes with a range of accessories that competitors charge extra for and is very compact and folds up to take up little space in your boot. It rolls smoothly and is a breeze to move. However, it can seem a bit long if you're using it in double mode.

Side-by-side buggies can be great to keep your kids together however they are generally bigger than a single buggy which can make them difficult to maneuver up and down kerbs. Mountain Buggy Duet Luxury, with its 63cm width is the tiniest available available. It's easy to maneuver through doors and onto public transportation. It's compatible with all kinds of car seats and can adapt to your growing family and can be used as a mono and tandem buggy when your children are old enough to sit side-by-side.

Its height adjustable handle is great for steering, and the suspension is able to make light work of rough surfaces. It's a great choice for older kids because the seat is elevated in a stadium style. This allows them to have a better view of the action. It's not as lightweight twin buggy as other models on this list, but it's still a good option.

It's important that you choose a double buggy that is easy to push. Choose a handle that has a padded grip that is shaped to your height. Also, a large basket with lots of compartments and pockets. It's also worth checking how it's easy to fold and put away your buggy when not using it.

Easy to Manoeuvre

There are some incredible new double buggies that make traveling with two kids much more convenient. The iCandy Orange, for example is a multi-purpose model that can be used to accommodate twins or one baby and a toddler with both carrycots/seats facing forwards or backwards. It can also accommodate a third child using piggyback's board (sold separately). Its sleek, light frame, swivel front wheels and suspension ensure it's easy to manoeuvre around town and over rougher terrain.

Other side-by-side models such as the Joie Evalite Duo are also incredibly lightweight and have a compact footprint so they're easy to fit through doors and on public transport and often you can store them with seats still in place. They require more effort to push them over kerbs, and aren't ideal for uneven surfaces. The UPPAbaby Vista 2 can be used in tandem mode using both carrycots and seats and can be 're considering to ensure that it will fit your requirements.

There are two main types of double buggy - twin, where your children sit together, or tandem, where one seat is placed in front of the other. A twin buggy has the main benefit that your children are able to interact instead of fighting over who sits in front. twin stroller with car seats buggys are often wider and more difficult to maneuver through doorways and aisles in the supermarket.

Tandem buggies are usually slightly shorter than single buggies, however they are still longer. They're also less stable and might require dismantling to fit into the car boot. The majority of double buggies come with an independent seat recline that is now a standard feature. Make sure that the model can be adjusted by each child's seats to the position they're most comfortable in.

Comfort

A quality double buggy from birth buggy will give both parents and children plenty of comfort. Be sure to look for padding on the straps, how much recline each seat can achieve and whether the seats are adjustable independently so that you can adjust to your child's needs as they grow. Be sure to check the weight limit and if they both have a hood or sun canopy to shield from rain and wind.

Consider a baby carrier to replace a double stroller. They are ideal for toddlers who wish to walk, but still need an extra ride. They're also ideal for newborns and babies. Some carriers can be used in conjunction with a child car seat to give you more flexibility.

Some parents find that a side-by-side double buggy is the most convenient option. However there are a few innovative models available, such as the Mountain Buggy Duet Luxurious in herringbone. It is the thinnest double buggy side by side on the market.

The Wave from Mamas & Papas is another clever option that provides more configuration options than other tandem buggies. It's a single-pushchair and then you can add a second or carrycot to the frame with adaptors. This offers an array of seating options. It is easy to steer, has a great suspension and Lab experts were amazed by how simple it was fold. Simply pull up on the two straps (one underneath each seat) and you can collapse the entire thing in a matter of minutes.

A double buggy is a big investment, however, you'll be able to keep it for a long time and will also get an excellent resale price. When looking at prices it is important to keep in mind that buying a brand name model will let you get extra accessories and upgrades later. Our top-rated double buggy Converts to single buggies come with a useful changing Bag and Carrier for the price. This is an essential accessory that will help you save time and effort on the day you need to travel with your babies.